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June 2002Opportunities for ServiceService opportunities with WSBA committees, boards and organizations can be very rewarding. Please inquire and/or apply to the contact person specified.
WYLD President-elect Nominations Young lawyers interested in serving as president-elect of the WYLD are invited to submit a statement of eligibility and qualifications for this position. The president-elect automatically succeeds to the position of WYLD president upon completion of a one-year term commencing October 1, 2002. To be eligible for the position of president-elect, candidates must have a principal place of business in Washington and must be members of the WYLD at the time of taking office for the president-elect position. Additionally, the bylaws require that the president and president-elect have principal places of business in different counties; therefore, this year's candidates may not have a principal place of business in Pierce County. Any active member of the Washington State Bar Association is also a member of the Washington Young Lawyers Division until December 31 of the year in which he or she turns 36, or until December 31 of the fifth year in which he or she has been admitted to practice, whichever is later. Individuals intending to stand for election must send their statement of eligibility and qualifications to Lisa KauzLoric, WYLD Liaison, WSBA, 2101 Fourth Ave., Ste. 400, Seattle, WA 98121-2330; phone 206-733-5944; fax 206-727-8319; e-mail lisak@wsba.org. WYLD Trustee District Positions Young lawyers interested in serving on the WYLD board of trustees are invited to submit a statement of eligibility and qualifications for the following trustee district positions:
To be eligible for one of these positions, a candidate must reside or have his or her principal place of business in the district he or she wishes to represent, and must be a member of the WYLD for the entire term of the position. Elected trustees serve three-year terms commencing October 1, 2002. Any active member of the Washington State Bar Association is also a member of the Washington Young Lawyers Division until December 31 of the year in which he or she turns 36, or until December 31 of the fifth year in which he or she has been admitted to practice, whichever is later. Individuals intending to stand for election must send their statement of eligibility and qualifications to Lisa KauzLoric, WYLD Liaison, WSBA, 2101 Fourth Ave., Ste. 400, Seattle, WA 98121-2330; phone 206-733-5944; fax 206-727-8319; e-mail lisak@wsba.org. WYLD Seeks Award Nominations The WYLD is accepting nominations for the Thomas Neville Pro Bono Award, Outstanding Young Lawyer of the Year, and the Professionalism Award. All three awards recognize lawyers who epitomize the best in the legal profession. Nominations are also being accepted for Outstanding YLD Affiliate or Organization for recognition of public service and/or member-service programs. Awards will be presented at the WYLD Bridging the Gap Conference in Seattle on September 21. Letters of nomination should include the nominator's name, address and daytime phone number, as well as a copy of the nominee's résumé or list of accomplishments. Nominations must be received by July 31, 2002, and should be mailed to Lisa KauzLoric, WYLD Liaison, WSBA, 2101 Fourth Ave., Ste. 400, Seattle, WA 98121-2330.
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